This is a captivating, good-humored look at family life in a small farming community in Indiana in the early 1900s.
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"This is what is termed in TJed lingo as one of my central books. Every time I read this book I fall more in love with it. All the values of hard work, education, living off the land, a home overflowing with children and music and laughter. This is what I am trying to achieve in my own home. This family is not perfect but they are pretty darn close." — Jen (5 out of 5 stars)
"This is what is termed in TJed lingo as one of my central books. Every time I read this book I fall more in love with it. All the values of hard work, education, living off the land, a home overflowing with children and music and laughter. This is what I am trying to achieve in my own home. This family is not perfect but they are pretty darn close."
" Read aloud with the kids. Great classic read with life lessons and values. "
" This wasn't a super easy read, too many details at times for me, but it was a neat portrayal of a strong Christian family. I hope my sons love me like Laddie loves his mother! "
" A good reminder that the best way to learn isn't always going to be sitting at a desk in school. Shouldn't practical/hands-on learning play a larger role? "
" Great book, makes me want to go back to simpler times... I really enjoyed the relationships the family members had with each other. The best thing about this book is it makes me want to be better. "
" This is the kind of book that makes you want to go out into the world, learn a different language, and make a difference. I was inspired! "
" Cute story. Just a great feel-good book! "
" So boring and kind of pointless. It never got anywhere. "
" Such a sweet story! It's neat to read about an older brother (since i don't have one) who truly is the best brother! "
" Loved this story. So many levels of thought and appreciation here. I am sure to read it again, this time with my children. "
" A wonderful story! I learned how to better take care of my house, not judge others, trust in my Lord, and so much more. This is another canon in my life. "
" By far one of the best books I've ever read - the writing is excellent, characters are exquisite and the content is so refreshing. Highly recommend!! "
" this book is one of my favorites and perfect for reading to children. its about family, love, growing up, the importance of living a life of happiness doing what you love and the roles of men and women. "
" Laddie was a cute book that I think parents should read to their children as a bed time story. "
" A good, clean, uplifting book. I have gleaned a lot from it! "
" it was boreing. like"i went t' the barn n'fed the horses,then.........yea. "
" Loved, loved, loved it!! What a wonderful example this family is!! Little Sister is so spunky and smart. She tells the story so that I would laugh outloud many times while reading to myself. Loved it. "
" Great story, but could have been 200 pages shorter! "
" Wonderful, wonderful book. My first thought after I finished it: "That family was so . . . so Zionistic!" "
" I loved this book though it was a little hard to get into. I skipped over certain poetry parts but later whent back to re-read them. Though i suspected it would end as it did I still really like it. "
" Ah! Another favorite book about large families working together in unity! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The word "delightful" keeps coming to mind. And the insights were wonderful too. No wonder Gene Stratton-Porter is one of my mother's favorite authors! "
" A lovely book loosely based on the author's childhood. Best for young adults. I picked it up when visiting Stratton-Porter's home in Indiana. Descriptions of nature and wholesome living abound. Lost a star for the occasional gushiness. "
" Such a sweet book, great descriptive writing. Great ending! "
" I've yet to read anything by Gene Stratton-Porter that I didn't like. "
" I loved this book! I was suprised by how often I was laughing my head off! It's a slow, classic full of family and farm life and I want to read it again next winter while I'm detoxing from the hectic planting and harvest cycles of my year. "
" I really liked this and othr of Stratton Porter's books when I was in high school. "
" I absolutely loved this book! "
" A little sad for her but still a good read "
" Probably my favorite of all Gene Stratton-Porters books. "
" Another excellent story with family love and loyalty as the central theme. I thought it a bit slow in parts, but there was so much good in there that it was definitely worth the read. "
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